Lisa Murkowski rips Trump's comments on disability and diversity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lisa Murkowski rips Trump's comments on disability and diversity

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Lisa Murkowski ripped President Donald Trump's comments blaming disability and diversity hires for the deadly American Airlines-helicopter crash. The Alaska Republican's attack come after Trump blamed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices for the crash near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people. "I don't know about you, but when I saw the news of the crash last night and just waking up this morning and watching the briefing, your heart just goes out – not only to the families who lost loved ones, but to everybody who was part of that," she said.

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Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday’s crash at Reagan National Airport. Trump on Thursday variously pointed the finger at the helicopter’s pilot, air traffic control, his predecessor, Joe Biden, and other Democrats including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whom he labeled …

Trump takes aim, without evidence, at diversity policies over midair collision
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump takes aim, without evidence, at diversity policies over midair collision

Hindustan Times  

* Trump takes aim, without evidence, at diversity policies over midair collision Trump suggests FAA diversity efforts linked to crash, without evidence * Aviation safety experts, disability advocates, lawmakers criticize comments * Buttigieg calls Trump's claims 'despicable' By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, - President Donald Trump suggested without evidence on Thursday that the deadly midair collision of two …

Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly DC plane crash begins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly DC plane crash begins

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage of a midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter. Trump blamed former President Joe Biden’s administration for encouraging the Federal Aviation Administration to recruit workers “who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity and inclusion hiring initiative.” He added that the program allowed …

'I want to point out': Trump blames disabled workers for tragic crash in profane new rant
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'I want to point out': Trump blames disabled workers for tragic crash in profane new rant

Raw Story  

Donald Trump blamed mentally and physically disabled workers for a deadly collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter. The president blamed his two predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and specifically policies aimed at recruiting and hiring people with disabilities, although the Federal Aviation Administration conducted similar initiatives during Trump's first term and even launched …

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